Teaching Faculty, Clinical Mental Health Counseling - DC Campus

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology • Washington, DC

119d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

We are searching for a faculty member to join our Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program at our Washington, DC Campus to fill a full-time, twelve (12) month position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The primary instructional assignment for this position is with the CMHC master's program. This program is designed to meet CACREP standards to prepare graduates to be licensed professional counselors. The primary areas of specialization beyond the counseling core are the treatment of addiction disorders, trauma, child and adolescent treatment, and couple and family therapy.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP Accredited Program
• Strong potential for or proven record of excellence in teaching and scholarship
• Active, unrestricted license as a professional counselor in at least one state/territory
• Commitment to issues of social justice and diversity
• Strong commitment to preparing students to become excellent practitioners
• Strong commitment to working as part of a faculty team
• Strong potential to develop curricula

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree from a CACREP Accredited Program
• Experience teaching at the graduate level
• Strong potential to develop program of research
• Strong potential for or proven track record in attracting external funding
• Record of active involvement in professional organizations related to higher education/and or counseling
• Membership/Active in the American Counseling Association

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credit hours over the course of three semesters or 6 online terms (No more than 2 new preps per semester)
• Hold office hours on a weekly basis
• Remain current in the field of study/teaching expertise and update course content to reflect knowledge updates
• Prepare course syllabus and plans in accordance with Department requirements
• Select textbooks and teaching aids as required
• Classroom instruction including lectures, demonstrations, discussions, or other appropriate modes of education delivery in a higher education setting
• Develop, and regularly update, a system for ongoing evaluation of teaching and student learning
• Student-focused educator committed to student learning, retention, persistence, and completion
• Assign grades and maintain course/student records in accordance with FERPA regulations and submit grades and records by established deadlines
• Maintain an advisee load according to Department needs
• Spend time with advisees to provide mentorship on matters related to their academic, curricular, and career development
• Mentor advisees in preparing their vita and training application materials, as well as write recommendation letters
• Assist the Department Chair in documenting student progress through the program
• Present progress of advisees to Faculty at semester Student Review meetings
• Maintain scholarly activities that further the practice of professional counseling
• Foster education of, and interest in, student service in the community
• Engage in community service
• Participate in Departmental functions, including but not limited to participating in the analysis of student progress, assisting in general faculty searches, and admissions activities
• Attendance at faculty meetings and participation in the Faculty Assembly is an expectation
• Service on committee(s) as agreed upon with Department Chair

Benefits

• Base compensation of $70,000 - $80,000
• Generous paid time-off
• Medical and dental insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Multiple flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree